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RE: URBAN WINDOWS: DID YOU KNOW ABOUT SOUNDPROOF GLASS?
Yeah, sealing’s where it’s at. I learned that the hard way after dropping a chunk of change on those “acoustic” windows. Thought I was getting a fortress - turns out, sound just laughs and slips right through the tiniest...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
I’ve gone down this road - took out the old windows in my 1930s place a couple years back. I’ll be honest, it’s not just the physical work that’s a pain (though prying out 90-year-old frames is no picnic). It’s the menta...
RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?
I’ll admit exterior solar screens do a solid job, but I’m not totally sold on them for every setup. Tried them at my last place - helped with heat, sure, but the view really bugged me, and cleaning was a hassle, especial...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Totally agree about the extractor fans - running them a bit longer really does make a difference. I had a similar issue, and at first I was convinced my windows were faulty or something. Turns out, it was mostly down to ...
RE: Window Contractor Transparency and Sales Experience in Tampa Bay
This absolutely needs to be a sticky (if it isn't already)! The wealth of firsthand knowledge here is incredible. I'm so thankful to have stumbled on it before signing any contracts. It's really a blueprint for how to ha...
RE: Window Contractor Professionalism in Tampa Bay: Homeowner Experiences
As a single woman homeowner in Tampa, I want to mention how important respect and communication are. I’ve had experiences in the past (not with windows, but other contractors) where the workers or salespeople were kind o...
RE: Contractor Punctuality in Tampa Bay Window Replacement Projects
I'm actually in Orlando (so not Tampa Bay, but still Florida) and I'm seeing the same kind of issues with contractors here. It must be a broader thing in the industry or region. My window install up here had the crew sho...
RE: My experience with replacement window contractors in Tampa Bay
Ditto on the "wish I did it sooner." I wasted years fiddling with draft stoppers and ugly storm panels. New windows solved all that in one go.
RE: Experience about replacement window contractors in the Tampa Bay area?
I live on the 10th floor of a high-rise condo in downtown St. Pete, and we had our windows replaced in 2022. In a condo building, the process can be a little different (had to coordinate with the building management and ...
RE: Tampa Bay Window Design Trends for Modern Coastal Homes
Quick note on sunlight: if you’re adding big windows or turning a porch into a sunroom, consider how UV rays might affect your interior. We noticed our couch near our new picture window started to fade a bit. We hadn’t t...